Mihăești (Olt County): population and statistics
Mihăești has a population of 1,205 (2026) across 54.4 km², or 22.2 people per km². It ranks 2,939 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,205 residents
- 54.4 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Mihăești ranks No. 99 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.05 km in Mihăești, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Olt County and 4.84 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.4 ‰ in Mihăești, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Olt County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Mihăești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Mihăești in numbers
Where is Mihăești?
Neighbouring localities
- Seaca6.6 km · 1,466
- Călmățuiu de Sus8.3 km · 1,800
- Măldăeni8.4 km · 3,576
- Radomirești9.2 km · 2,448
- Stejaru11 km · 1,637
- Crângeni11 km · 2,185
- Văleni13 km · 2,311
- Beciu14 km · 1,524
Localities of similar size
Population of Mihăești over time
Mihăești had 1,523 residents in 2016 and 1,205 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,323 |
| 2022 | 1,274 |
| 2023 | 1,258 |
| 2024 | 1,229 |
| 2025 | 1,205 |
| 2026 | 1,205 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,613 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Seaca, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Măldăeni (3,576 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Mihăești
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Mihăești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 99 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 25 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihăești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.05 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 41 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 935 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,557 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 775.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 139 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 27.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,146 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihăești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.5 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,410 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.83 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mihăești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mihăești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.5 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 621 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mihăești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 273 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihăești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mihăești
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade21 · 29.2%
- Transport and storage11 · 15.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 12.5%
- Construction6 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.6%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 22.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 19.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 12.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 11.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihăești?
Mihăești has 1,205 residents (2026), ranking 2,939 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mihăești?
Mihăești covers 54.4 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Mihăești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mihăești went from 1,523 to 1,205, a change of −20.9%.
Where is Mihăești?
Mihăești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.105, longitude 24.791.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihăești?
In Mihăești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.05 km (2025), ranking 41 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihăești?
In Mihăești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 25 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Mihăești?
The nearest to Mihăești are Seaca (6.6 km), Călmățuiu de Sus (8.3 km), Măldăeni (8.4 km), Radomirești (9.2 km), Stejaru (11 km).